Bath Wastes

The finishing touch every bath needs — a bath waste is far more than a functional fitting. It connects your bath to its drain, manages overflow safely, and plays a quiet but important role in how your finished bathroom looks. Whether you're fitting a brand new freestanding bath, replacing an old waste that's corroded or stopped sealing, or simply upgrading to match a new tap finish, choosing the right bath waste ensures reliable drainage, overflow protection, and a seamlessly coordinated result.

What Does a Bath Waste Do?

A bath waste combines three essential functions: it provides the drainage outlet for water to exit the bath, houses the plug mechanism to hold water when bathing, and works alongside the overflow to prevent water from spilling over the rim onto your bathroom floor. Getting this fitting right protects your bathroom long-term and keeps everything looking polished and intentional.

Which Bath Waste Type Is Right for You?

• Click-clack (push-button) waste — the most popular modern choice. Push the stopper down to close, push again to open. Clean, lever-free, and ideal for contemporary bathrooms.
• Pop-up waste — operated by a lever or push-button mechanism for smooth, effortless control. Often supplied as part of coordinated bath tap and waste sets.
• Plug and chain waste — the timeless classic. Simple, durable, and perfectly suited to traditional or period-style bathrooms where heritage detail matters.
• Sprung (clicker) waste — a push-open style with a sprung stopper mechanism, offering quick, tool-free access for easy cleaning.

Inset Baths vs Freestanding Baths — Does It Matter?

Yes. For inset or built-in baths, a concealed bath waste with a neat overflow cover is the standard choice. For freestanding baths, the waste and overflow pipework is often on show — making finish and style a key consideration. Our range includes exposed bath wastes specifically designed to complement freestanding bath setups, where visible fittings need to match your taps and floor-standing bath mixer.

Finish to Match Your Bathroom

Our bath wastes are available in chrome, matt black, brushed brass, and brushed nickel — making it straightforward to match your waste to your bath taps and accessories for a fully cohesive, coordinated look throughout the room.

Complete Your Bathroom Scheme

Pair your bath waste with our luxury shower sets — available in complementary finishes to complete your bathroom from bath to shower enclosure.